Managing malnutrition in COPD
Advice on the risk of malnutrition in patients with COPD and managing nutrition appropriately; includes a pathway on oral nutritional supplements.
NICE asthma guideline: diagnosis and monitoring
A concise summary on the initial assessment, diagnosis, and monitoring of asthma in adults, young people, and children. Includes assessment algorithms.
NICE antibiotics for COPD exacerbations guideline
This concise summary covers what to be aware of when considering antimicrobials for an acute exacerbation of COPD to avoid unnecessary prescribing.
SIGN and BTS management of asthma in adults guideline
A concise summary of the 2019 BTS/SIGN guidance on the management of asthma in adults. Features a diagnosis and pharmacological management algorithm.
SIGN and BTS management of asthma in children guideline
A concise summary of the 2019 BTS/SIGN guidance on the management of asthma in children. Features a diagnosis and pharmacological management algorithm.
Best practice in choosing the appropriate inhaler device
This CPD activity consists of 7 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge on choosing the appropriate inhaler device for your patient—you will then be prompted to reflect on your learning.
Malnutrition in patients with COPD
This CPD activity consists of five multiple-choice questions designed to test your knowledge on malnutrition in patients with COPD.
NICE guideline on chronic asthma management
This CPD activity consists of 8 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge on the management of chronic asthma—you will then be prompted to reflect on your learning.
Best practice in the management of obstructive sleep apnoea
This CPD activity consists of 6 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge on obstructive sleep apnoea.
Feature articles
Spirometry—it’s meaningless if incorrect!
With 15 years of expertise in spirometry, Chris Loveridge answers your questions about spirometry and emphasises the need to take a clinical history.
Device selection in children and adults
Jane Scullion provides some simple and practical advice on optimal inhaler device selection for adults and children.
Striking a balance: device choice and therapeutic dosages
Jane Scullion looks at the increasing complexity of the multitude of MDI and DPI devices that are available and the therapeutic options they offer.
Diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnoea
Jane Scullion describes the symptoms, causes, and appropriate recognition of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA); discusses how to manage the condition in primary care; and covers relevant guidance from NICE, SIGN, and the DVLA.
Educational resources
Optimal bronchodilation for management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Dr Steve Holmes discusses the key changes to the NICE recommendations for the management of COPD
Non-pharmacological interventions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Jane Scullion discusses the non-pharmacological interventions that should be offered before starting inhaled therapies
Practical management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in primary care
Jane Scullion provides a nurse’s perspective on practical management of COPD
Guidelines for Nurses COPD handbook
This Guidelines for Nurses handbook provides summaries of the key guidelines for the management of COPD.